Farmers are now receiving seed loans for both peanuts and vegetables, once they’ve prepared their fields for planting. While farmers prefer to plant peanuts due to their low fertilizer requirements and strong yields, peanut seeds are costly. We are...
Empowering Children School students are working hard to prepare for the national exams taken by all 6th graders. The Freetown students bring their sleeping mats to school for a month-long camp. Teachers stay at school with them. During the...
In Sierra Leone most schools have Thanksgiving celebrations, in which students, teachers, parents, alumni, and the broader community come together to show gratitude for their education. The celebrations have parades and church services and include praying for supporters and...
Agriculture is a crucial sector in Sierra Leone’s development. However, many farmers face significant challenges during the dry season due to the high costs of irrigation equipment needed to water crops in extreme temperatures. As a result, many turn...
When Paris visited Sierra Leone in search of waves for surfing, she stayed in Ibrahim Kamara’s spare room as a Couch Surfer. Paris did find time to surf, but she also brought with her a suitcase full of school...
Students from both Empowering Children Schools recently went on a field trip to Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary located in the rainforest on the outskirts of Freetown. The sanctuary was founded in 1995 with the purpose of enforcing wildlife laws, and...